Joseph Howell - CEO, Midland Marble& Granite

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Work Background

Midland Marble & GraniteChief Executive Officer

Mar. 2022Lees Summit, Missouri, United States · Hybrid• Managed a team of 70 employees and held full P&L responsibility for an $8.7M budget, demonstrating strategic leadership in business transformation and operational excellence. • Enhanced broker relations and performed thorough financial evaluations, including ROI analysis and risk management, to ensure strategic investments aligned with company goals and safeguarded profitability. • Led a cultural and strategic shift within the organization, using frameworks by Gino Wickman and Tommy Mello to inspire innovation, foster a growth mindset, and encourage continuous learning among employees. • Improved the company's online reputation from 3.8 to 4.6 stars on Google, directly impacting customer trust and business growth, while also increasing net profit by over $700K through cost-saving initiatives and financial management. • Successfully acquired a small business named Midland Marble and Granite, leveraging expertise in negotiation, due diligence, and financial strategy to expand market presence by opening a new showroom. • Led the largest union tile team in Kansas City to work on some of the most iconic projects in the city which established Midland Marble & Granite as a premier provider in stone products and captured significant market share. • Championed customer-centric approaches, innovation, sustainability initiatives, and community engagement, enhancing brand presence, attracting repeat business, and aligning the company with industry trends and environmentally conscious clients.

Central Bag CompanySecretary Board Of Directors

Jan. 2021 - Mar. 2022Leavenworth, Kansas, United StatesSkills: Analytical Skills · Production Facilities · Operations · Manufacturing Strategy · Business Process Mapping · Business Process · Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) · Digital Asset Management · Business Initiatives

Central Bag CompanyVice President Operations

May. 2018 - Mar. 2022On-site• Managed portfolio of business units with $20M in revenue, leading a team of 35 employees, including 3 direct reports, with multi site management across Dallas, TX, Leavenworth, KS, and Grand Forks, ND. • Served on the Board of Directors as Secretary from January 2021 to March 2022, contributing to governance and strategic direction. • Achieved a significant increase in gross profit from production, accelerating from $32K to over $1M over 4 years, through strategic process improvements that also doubled production output from 500K to 1M units monthly. • Pioneered joint venture company in collaboration with key vendors, overseeing R&D initiatives, machinery acquisitions, and business structuring; this strategic effort resulted in development of newly patented products and $3M in revenue during the inaugural year. • Spearheaded 2 major software implementations (Agility WMS/Shop Floor and Accumatica ERP), driving digital transformation and enabling real-time data access, while also implementing budget controls to reduce overhead costs by nearly $100K. • Established standard operating procedures and streamlined operations across 2 main business units, leading to enhanced productivity and the launch of innovative food-grade recyclable packaging, directly contributing to a $5M revenue increase. • Led the corporate transition to FSSC 22000:2018 standards, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and FSSC 22000, and managed all aspects of team performance evaluations, hiring, and retention, aligning with strategic goals and industry standards.

United States Army ReserveDirector Of Logistics

May. 2018 - Feb. 2020Kansas City Metropolitan Area

Middle City TalentOwner/CEO

Nov. 2017Kansas City, MOThey will work with anyone - We only work with the best! www.middlecitytalent.com Middle City Talent helps businesses find people to solve tough problems. We use proven processes to help managers focus on their business and streamline the hiring process. We specialize in direct hires and executive search in: • Manufacturing • ERP Implementation • SQL • Operations • Warehousing and Logistics

US ArmyDirector Of Recruiting

Dec. 2016 - May. 2018Kansas City Metropolitan Area• Directed 8 area recruiting managers and 41 personnel across 8 centers, implementing a long-range staffing strategy that achieved a 59% increase in placements and streamlined client hiring processes, reducing time-to-hire by 2 weeks. • Steered recruiting efforts towards high-potential markets, elevating candidate submission rates 10%, and led hiring and training compliance of 400+ new personnel in sales strategies and policies, while building recruiting partnerships with 10 new organizations. • Outperformed 9 competing staffing companies, advancing from 6th to 1st place in rankings within the first quarter of leadership as Director, demonstrating exceptional strategic and competitive skills. • Facilitated organizational restructuring that redefined employee roles, maintaining and surpassing departmental goals amidst significant changes. • Implemented risk mitigation measures including vehicle operations, emergency preparedness, and active shooter drills, achieving a record of zero safety incidents or property losses. • Coordinated and supported the execution of round-table discussions, integrating leadership perspectives from across Kansas City to foster collaborative decision-making and organizational unity.

US ArmyArea Recruiting Operations Manager/ Talent Acquisition Manager

Jan. 2012 - Dec. 2017Greater Chicago Area• Crafted recruitment strategies for diverse roles from entry-level to senior management, advising leadership on cost-effective methods that enhanced candidate submissions by 20% and drove the Recruiting Center to achieve 126% of its goals. • Developed a professional development program for 6 recruiters, introducing innovative interviewing techniques to accurately assess candidates' qualifications and fit for role. • Established processes for creating job postings, resume reviews, and certification verification to ensure high-quality hires. • Orchestrated 15 promotional events and job fairs, successfully engaging over 20K individuals within the target market, demonstrating exceptional event management and outreach capabilities.

US ArmyTalent Acquisition Manager

Dec. 2006 - Dec. 2011Kansas City Metropolitan AreaWhat I learned: People are people - not numbers. If you want your recruiting objectives to be met, create win-win opportunities for hiring managers and candidates. ▪ Created and maintained sustainable relationships with businesses and schools which resulted in employment programs that reached 3000 potential candidates. ▪ Started relationships with college and university officials to broaden recruiting efforts on five area campuses. ▪ Planned daily prospecting activities that included telephone, internet, face-to-face, and influencer shaping operations. ▪ Orchestrated professional development program for six recruiters which led to cutting-edge interviewing practices that uncovered candidates true qualifications, strengths, and fit. ▪ Organized the efforts of a team of 25 employees that operated a major recruiting event attended by 40,000 potential candidates. ▪ Excelled in a full-desk recruiting environment; propelled the Recruiting Center to 126% mission accomplishment. ▪ Assisted 150 urban high school seniors to enroll in college or university education through the Army’s Concurrent Admissions Program.